This photo is included a document held at the UK National Archive, their reference CO 129/88. It was originally included with a letter from Mr Murrow of the Hongkong Daily Press, sending a complaint to the government back in London. The captions to the photo read:
No. 2. Approaches to the "Daily Press" Office, Hongkong.
CHANCERY LANE. - From the Old Bailey, looking East. The wall to the left is the rear of the Gaol. The great peculiarty ((sic.)) of this thoroughfare is that there is an ascent at both ends, the summit serving to push the Gaol wall in.
Thanks to Christopher Munn for letting me know about these photos. At over 150 years old, they must be some of the earliest photos of Hong Kong still in existence, and a great early view of the area around Victoria Prison.
Regards, David
CPS project photo ref: C016-P0018
